Job Title: Data Scientist Location: San Mateo, CA Duration: 6-12 months contract Job Description: Experience developing machine learning, NLP and statistical models for problems using Client algorithms/packages, R, Python Strong algorithmic thinking and passion for empirical research Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Recommendation techniques. Designing and evaluating A|B experiments and monitoring key product metrics, understanding root causes of changes in metrics. Working knowledge of big data processing technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig and Spark (Good to have) Strong SQL to perform data analysis. Have a BS/MS/PhD in Statistics, Math, Applied Math, Operational Research, Computer Science Skills: 1 Machine Learning algorithms (Strong) 2 SQL for Data analysis 3 R 4 Python 5 Experience as Data Scientist 6 Email Team / Email campaign â?? Highly Preferred 7 some knowledge (or) experience with Big Data â??Highly preferred 8 Product Recommendations â?? Highly preferred